Catherine Wilson

Catherine Wilson is an associate editor at Focus on the Family Canada.

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Parenting
Goodnight blessings: Making the most of bedtime discussions
Written by Catherine Wilson

How often do you talk to...

Parenting
Teaching self-control: Coaching your child in constructive reactions
Written by Catherine Wilson

In the late 1980s,...

Parenting
Is it time to practice an emergency drill with your family?
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We’ve grinned through...

Parenting
Biblically themed Christmas games for children
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Kids will be kids says the familiar adage, and that’s certainly...

Parenting
8 ideas to ease mealtime mayhem
Written by Catherine Wilson

I called it "Crazy Hour." Every weekday around 4:30 p.m., I faced the toughest challenge of my...

Parenting
How to prepare youngsters for the dentist, the hair salon and other twilight zones
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Your preschooler’s first...

Parenting
Easy backyard ideas for escaping summer boredom
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When school is finally out for the summer, my kids are...

Parenting
Homework hijackers: 5 strategies for when your teen avoids homework
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In our house, the announcement...

Parenting
Let your kids host Valentine's Day this year
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Valentine’s Day can be a wonderful opportunity for kids...

Parenting
Preparing your child for summer camp
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It seemed like such a good idea at the time. In February, your neighbour had phoned and urged...

Parenting
School lunch box cheat sheet: Ideas to spice up your child’s lunch box
Written by Catherine Wilson

Does the lunch-packing routine...

Parenting
Scheduling peace for your family this Christmas
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What aspect of Christ’s birth stirs your heart most? That the...

Parenting
Celebrating Easter as a family
Written by Catherine Wilson

Bunnies and chickens are cute and all, and chocolate eggs are oh-so-yummy, but celebrating...

Life Challenges
Empowering your child to deal with bullies
Written by Catherine Wilson

Sherri* entered her son's bedroom with a pile of folded...

Parenting
Celebrating a Christ-centred Christmas with your kids
Written by Catherine Wilson

"Look at that!" I exclaimed to my husband. "They’ve...

Life Challenges
A cry in the night: Dealing with nightmares, night terrors and more
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Cara and Rob were out of bed...

Parenting
6 ways to make Christmas more meaningful at home
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It was breathtaking . . . simple, yet incredibly elegant. After...

Life Challenges
When your child is bullied at school
Written by Catherine Wilson

Children are often reluctant to tell their teacher or their parents that they are being harassed...

Parenting
The value of an ordinary, at-home Christmas
Written by Catherine Wilson

"At last, we get to celebrate Christmas!" my daughter...

Parenting
Four Advent adventures for your family
Written by Catherine Wilson

Do you lead your children through Advent readings in...